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Western Cape Mobility Department

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Festive Season Road Safety

Festive Season road safety review: Alcohol and pedestrian safety remain key concerns in the Western Cape

During this period, 28 crashes were recorded across the province, resulting in the tragic loss of 30 lives. Alarmingly, 11 of those were...

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Random Breath Testing

Western Cape ramps up festive season traffic operations as alcohol-related arrests rise

While the Festive Season represents an important period of rest and relaxation for many, the Western Cape Government remains at work to...

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Minibus taxi

Western Cape Mobility Department welcomes court ruling to protect commuters and restore stability in the mini-bus taxi industry

The Western Cape Mobility Department welcomes the Western Cape High Court’s decision on 10 December in the matter between the Provincial...

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Traffic officers conducting inspection

Western Cape records 28 fatalities in first week of Festive Season

The Western Cape Mobility Department is deeply concerned about the alarming number of road incidents recorded in the first week of the...

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Festive Season launch

Major road safety plan deploys hundreds of vehicles and personnel across the Western Cape province

Over 600 Western Cape provincial officers and more than 300 vehicles will be deployed across the Western Cape this festive season to ensure...

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Minister at Saartjie Baartman centre

Mobility Department shows support for GBV survivors during 16 Days campaign

The Western Cape Mobility Department today joined the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children in Athlone to honour the global 16...

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WCG Crest

Western Cape Government to launch Festive Season road safety readiness 2025

The Western Cape Government will launch its Festive Season road safety readiness campaign this weekend, ahead of the busy December travel...

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Disability Month Awareness

Disability Rights Awareness Month: Safer crossings for Pioneer School learners completed

Earlier this year, in June, the Western Cape Mobility Department (WCMD), in partnership with the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM)...

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DUI

Western Cape records 24 drunk driving arrests in one week as festive season nears

The Western Cape Mobility Department has issued a stern warning to motorists following an alarming 24 arrests for driving under the...

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Disability Month Awareness

Disability Rights Awareness month with a spotlight on Go George

As South Africa marks Disability Rights Awareness Month (3 November – 3 December), the Western Cape Mobility Department is proud to...

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